Agenda packet — La Quinta City Council, September 20, 2022 (part 3 of 3)

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1/11/21
Housing Workshop
Attendance Request List (RSVPs)
PublicZoom mtg info sent 1/8/21
Shaun Pittman [email protected]
Laura Distarce [email protected]
Marisol Rodarte [email protected]
Linda Williams [email protected]
Caryl Cummings, [email protected]
Jelena Tamm,
[email protected]
Howard Gordon,
[email protected]
Gretchen Gutierrez, DVBA
[email protected]
William L [email protected]
Dick Storbo [email protected]
Sherry Barkas, Desert Sun [email protected]
Zoom info sent 1/11/2020
Dave Thornton, Executive Director HFHCV
[email protected]
Maryann Ybarra CVHC (added by KC at TN)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tony Mize, VP National Community Renaissance
[email protected]
Mayor Evans – tentative
John Pena – confirmed rsvp
Rubyd Olvera, Lift to Rise
[email protected]
Council/Commissions
Council:

Zoom info sent 1/8/21
Kathleen Fitzpatrick [email protected]
(asked Teresa to send to interested
Councilmembers)
Steve Sanchez (tentative acceptance)
Housing Commissioners (ask Doug to send):

Sent Zoom info 1/11/21
1) Chair Veronica Gaeta-Mejia
2) Vice Chair Michelle McDonough
3) Olga Pacheco
4) Gia Casto
5) Gwendolyn Davis
Sent Zoom info 1/8/21
Planning Commissioners:

Michael Proctor
Stephen Nieto-confirmed
Mary Caldwell
Philip Bettencourt
Loretta Currie-confirmed
Kevin McCune
Taylor Libolt Varner
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1/11/21
Staff-Sent Zoom invite 1/8/21-they may not all attend
Ihrke, Bill [email protected]
Teresa Thompson, CM
Karla Romero, Finance
Danny Castro, D&D
Gil Villalpando, CM/Housing
Doug Kinley, CM/Housing
Carlos Flores, Planning
Siji Fernando, Planning
Tania Flores, D&D Assistant
AJ Ortega, Building
Monika Radeva, City Clerk
Angela Ferreira, CM
Jon McMillen, CM
Tommi Sanchez, Hub
Armando Magallon, Hub
Jack Lima, Hub
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Community Workshop
January 13, 2021
Housing Element Update
Introductions
Cheri Flores, Planning Manager, City of
La Quinta
Nicole Criste, Terra Nova Planning and
Research, Housing Element consultant
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Background
Housing Element is one of the required
elements of the General Plan
It is the only Element that must be
updated on a State-mandated schedule
It is intended to provide the City
direction on achieving its anticipated
housing demand for an 8-year period.

Background
Accomplishments:
Washington Street Apartments
Major Rehabilitation of 72 units
Construction of 68 new units, 24 of which are affordable to very low-income households, 44 for low-income
households.
Coral Mountain Apartments
176 units, 36 for very low-income households, 138 for low-income households, and 2 for moderate income
households.
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Background
About the City:
oPopulation: 40,704
o Median Age: 47.1
o Median Income: $79,889
oTotal Households: 15,505
o 10,977 family households
o 11,125 own their home
o 4,380 rent
Background
About the City:
o Median home value: $386,200
o Median rent: $1,473
o 3,880 households pay more than 30% of income for
housing
o 2,125 very low and low income owners
o 1,360 very low and low income renters
o 415 moderate income owners and 125 moderate income
renters
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Background
About the City:
o4,722 residents are disabled
o1,543 households have 5 or more people
o625 families live below the poverty level
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Housing Sites
Capacity for 1,109 very low,
low and moderate income
units, and over 1,900 above
moderate income units
Distributed throughout the
City
Includes City-owned and
private property
Next Steps
Complete document for review by the
Department of Housing & Community
Development
Planning Commission and City Council
hearings late summer 2021
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Comments and
suggestions
welcome
Email comments to:

Cheri Flores, Planning Manager
[email protected]
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Friday, September 10, 2021 at 14:11:29 Pacific Daylight Time

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We invite you to review the Element through this link: https://bit.ly/3falPKM Please provide any comments to Cheri Flores, Planning Manager at [email protected]
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
April 29, 2022
Danny Castro, Director
Design and Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Dear Danny Castro:

RE: City of La Quinta’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Adopted Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of La Quinta’s (City) housing element adopted February 15, 2022 and received for review on February 28, 2022. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (h), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review.

The adopted housing element addresses most statutory requirements described in HCD’s November 23, 2021 review; however, the following revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code).

1. Affirmatively further[ing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2…shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(10)(A).)
Site Inventory: While the element included data on sites relative to some socioeconomic concentrations, the analysis should discuss the magnitude of the impact including the number of units by income group relative to locations or neighborhoods within the City, including any isolation of the regional housing need allocation (RHNA) and then address whether sites exacerbate or improve segregation and integration.

Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: The element is not revised to meet this requirement. As stated in the previous review, goals and actions must specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics, and milestones as appropriate and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place-based ATTACHMENT 1 553 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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strategies for community preservation and revitalization and displacement protection.

2. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality’s housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).) Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city’s or county’s share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning…(Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(1).) Approved Projects: While the element included information related to the status of Sites 15-20, it must still include information related to the status of the projects identified for Site 10. HCD understands that the project was approved in 2020 but has yet to be constructed. The element should indicate if construction is anticipated to begin within the planning period.

Program 3.1.a: While the element commits to rezone sites to accommodate a shortfall of sites for lower-income RHNA, it was not revised to address all by-right requirements. Specifically, the program must commit to minimum densities of 20 units per acre, not 16 units per acre.

3. Local governments shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the element shall describe this effort. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(9).)
While the element is revised to summarize amendments to programs based on public comment; it must still demonstrate diligent efforts were made to involve all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element, especially low- and moderate-income groups. Please see HCD’s prior review for additional information.

Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City should continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available and considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Additionally, pursuant to 554 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b) (AB 215, Statutes of 2021), any subsequent draft revision, the local government must post the draft revisions on its website and email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previous requested notices related to local governments housing element at least seven days before resubmitting to HCD.

The element will meet the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law once it has been revised and re-adopted to comply with the above requirements.

For your information, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), if a local government fails to adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days of the statutory deadline (October 15, 2021), then any rezoning to accommodate the RHNA, including for lower-income households, shall be completed no later than one year from the statutory deadline. Otherwise, the local government’s housing element will no longer comply with State Housing Element Law, and HCD may revoke its finding of substantial compliance pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (i).

Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.

For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research at https://www.opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html.

We are committed to assisting the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Tristan Lanza, of our staff, at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
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AFFH Sites Inventory Section Amendments
Sites Inventory
The City extends into the Santa Rosa Mountains in the west and south, and much of the area in the southwestern City is designated as Open Space – Natural on the General Plan and not available for development. The City is largely built out, and future housing development will occur as mainly infill projects and on the south side of the City where there are larger vacant parcels. The City identified sufficient sites to meet the RHNA in La Quinta’s sixth cycle inventory (see Exhibit II-25 and Table II-50). The vacant land inventory only includes parcels that the City has identified as having the potential to develop during the 2022-2029 planning period. Sites 1- 3, 7-9, 11 and 13 are identified for lower income units, Sites 10 and 12 are identified for moderate income units, and Sites 15 through 20 are identified for above moderate income units.

As shown in the inventory map (Exhibit II-25), the sites identified for future housing development are located in different parts of the City in various zoning districts and dispersed to the greatest extent possible with available lands, which will encourage a mix of household types across the City. Most of the sites identified for this Housing Element, primarily those located along the Highway 111 corridor, could generate 655 lower income units, and near the Cove area, could result in 36 units in the Village of small-lot development and housing affordable to lower-income households. Above moderate income units will be built in the southern City on larger lots and could generate 456 units. The vacant sites that are zoned suitably for multiple income categories, which could generate 182 units, are distributed in the central and north sides of the City, which combat potential segregation and concentration of poverty by providing a variety of housing types to meet the needs of residents in these areas.

Integration and Segregation: Race and Income
Sites in the inventory are dispersed in areas ranging from lowest to highest diversity ratings (Exhibit II-15), although some of the sites south of the Highway 111 and near the Cove area are in areas with lower median incomes (<$55,000, see Exhibit II-18). However, these areas are also High Resource areas due to location within the Highway 111 corridor and proximity to the Village area, and could generate 691 lower income units. The vacant land inventory will increase housing supply for lower and moderate income households in the High Resource areas by 1,147 units, and is not expected to exacerbate any existing patterns of segregation based on race and income.

The City examined the opportunity area map prepared by HCD and TCAC (Exhibit II-14) and identified inaccurate designations for the southern end of the City. The area is generally bounded by Avenue 60 on the north and Monroe Street and City boundary on the other sides.

This area consists of vacant land, Coral Mountain Golf Club and Trilogy La Quinta (a retirement community). As discussed above, it shows as “High Segregation & Poverty” most likely due to its location in a larger census tract that includes primarily unincorporated rural/agricultural communities. Based on local knowledge and data, the area in southern La Quinta is least likely to experience segregation based on race/income or qualify as Area of High Segregation and ATTACHMENT 2 557 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Poverty. Sites 17-20 are located in or adjacent to this area and designated for above moderate income units. The vacant land inventory will increase housing supply in the southern end of the City, and is not expected to improve or exacerbate existing conditions regarding integration and segregation based on race and income.

Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty and Affluence As noted, the R/ECAP is designated at census tract level for Tract 456.05, which spans a large area of unincorporated Riverside County and a small portion in the City of La Quinta (Exhibits II16 & II-17). Due to data granularity reasons and local knowledge discussed above, this designation is most likely inaccurate for the small area in La Quinta. Consisting of vacant land, Coral Mountain Golf Club and Trilogy La Quinta, a retirement community, this area should be designated as “Moderate Resource” or better, with potential drawbacks being its distance from job opportunities and schools. Sites 17 and 18 in this area are designated for above moderate income units. As the R/ECAP designation most likely does not apply to this area of the City, the vacant land inventory will not improve or exacerbate existing conditions regarding R/ECAP.

There is one potential RCAA in the City, Census Tract 456.08 along the eastern City boundary (Exhibit II-18) with a median income greater than $125,000 and 89.6% non-Hispanic white population. Sites 15, 16, 19, and 20 would provide 305 above moderate income units in this area are designated for above moderate income units. Based on the opportunity area map (Exhibit II-14) and local knowledge and data, Census Tract 456.08 is not in the Highest Resource area of the City, is mostly built out with retirement communities, and offers very limited opportunities for education, employment, services/amenities, and transit. Therefore, the City has prioritized providing more affordable housing in areas that offer ample opportunities such as the northern City. The vacant land inventory may exacerbate the potential for RCAA in Census Tract 456.08; however, this housing sites distribution serves to maximize access to opportunities for households that need affordable housing.

Access to Opportunity
The opportunity area map designates the majority of the City as “Highest Resource” or “High Resource”, which indicate areas whose characteristics have been shown by research to support positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for low-income families—particularly long-term outcomes for children. As discussed above, local knowledge and data indicate that the appropriate designation for the southern end of the City should be “Moderate Resource” or better.

Using the statewide opportunity area map, local knowledge, and indicators of segregation, displacement risk, and access to opportunity as overlays to the City’s vacant land inventory, the City was able to identify sufficient sites for 1,072 affordable units in La Quinta’s sixth cycle inventory (see Exhibit II-25 and Table II-50) in areas identified by TCAC/HUD as either “Highest Resource” or “High Resource” with the highest Jobs Proximity Index scores. Sites 17 and 18, designated for 151 above moderate income units, fall in the “High Segregation & Poverty” area, which is an inaccurate designation as discussed above and in fact the area qualifies for “Moderate Resource” or better.
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Several sites identified for affordable housing providing 655 units are located along the Highway 111 corridor, which offers a variety of resources and amenities. Two bus routes serve the area, which provide local and regional connectivity in the City, Coachella Valley and San Bernardino County (a commuter route). The Highway 111 corridor area features walkable streets and neighborhoods, and provides walking access to retail, restaurants, grocery and personal services. There are elementary and high schools and public parks nearby. Similarly, the sites in the inventory near the Village area, which would generate 36 lower income units, also have easy access to the various retail, dining and services there, as well as La Quinta Library, Civic Center Park and La Quinta Museum. There are two elementary schools and one preschool in the Village area and vicinity. SunLine Bus Route 7 serves the Village area. These future housing sites affirmatively further fair housing through their proximity to jobs, education and transit, neighborhood retail and services, all of which can reduce the overall cost of living for lower-income households. The stores, restaurants and offices in both the Highway 111 and Village commercial districts provide various job opportunities.

The City analyzed environmental constraints, including wildfire zones, 100-year special flood hazard areas and geological hazard zones, and confirmed that none of the sites identified are within or near any identified hazard zones that cannot be mitigated with standard construction techniques. With the implementation of standard requirements such as site-specific geotechnical studies, the sites identified in the vacant land inventory will not subject future residents to any environmental hazards. Evidence provided by the HUD tables and maps reveal there are no disparities in access to environmentally healthy neighborhoods, except that the southern City area has an inaccurate designation for less positive environmental outcomes due to its location in a larger tract. When compared with the east Coachella Valley and areas north of the Interstate-10, the City scores higher in the environmental domain. Overall, the vacant land inventory is expected to improve access to opportunities for households in need by increasing affordable housing stock in high and highest resource areas.

Disproportionate Housing Needs
The fair housing assessment identified that there is likely demand for units with at least two bedrooms for family and non-family households based on the household makeup of the City.

Among the areas that over 40% of renters and owners experience overpayment, Tract 451.20 is further designated as vulnerable/sensitive community regarding displacement risk. Tract 451.20 has a relatively high (25%-50%) low to moderate income (LMI) population (Exhibit II20a), with the Village area (Block Group 3 in Tract 451.20) having 50%-75% LMI population.

The City completed the La Quinta Village Build-Out Plan and EIR in 2017. Projects in the Village area are encouraged to implement the standards and incentives of Municipal Code Section

9.140.090, the mixed use overlay, which encourages development on lot assemblages or lots greater than one acre and facilitates the development of mixed use projects that include both multifamily residential and commercial components. Per Section 9.140.090.F, mixed use development can benefit from density bonuses, modified parking requirements, expedited permit processing, and fee reductions. Sites 2 & 3 in the vacant land inventory will be able to 559 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
take advantage of the mixed use overlay incentives and increase affordable housing supply in the Village area.

The City also intends to apply the Affordable Housing Overlay to all sites identified in the vacant land inventory (Program 1.1.b.), including sites in the Village area and along the Highway 111 corridor. These measures are expected to expand housing options for various income levels and foster a more economically diverse community.

The City is also implementing traffic improvements including new roundabouts in the Village area, where pedestrian, bicycle, golf cart, and automobile traffic exist. The new roundabouts will help accommodate non-vehicular traffic, making roadways safer and more accessible to pedestrians and bicycles in the area and meeting the transportation needs of all segments of the community.

Approved Projects – Site 10
It should also be noted that Site 10, which includes multiple small lots for 42 moderate income units, is an approved apartment project which is being constructed on land previously owned by the City, which was successfully sold to a private developer. The project is expected to be constructed in the next two years. The parcels previously were developed as single family homes, which the City bought to widen Jefferson Street. Upon completion of the widening, the lots were marketed to the private development community, and an apartment project was proposed in 2019, and approved in 2020 for the site. The City therefore has experience in the assembly of smaller lots for the successful development of housing.

GOALS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS
The following goals, policies, and programs set forth a comprehensive housing plan for the City of La Quinta during the 2022-2029 planning period.

Adequate Sites for Housing
GOAL H-1
Provide housing opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the City’s existing and projected population.
v Policy H-1.1
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housing choices by increasing affordable housing supply in higher opportunity areas and throughout the community, and improve housing mobility through encouraging various housing options such as accessory dwelling units and creative housing solutions.

Program 1.1.a: To address the City’s RHNA allocation for extremely low income households, 15% of units on the City’s land on Highway 111 (site #13) will be assigned to extremely low income households. The City shall negotiate very low income units for all other projects on sites identified in the Vacant Land Inventory (Table II-50) individually to reach the target of 210 units during the planning period.
§ Timing: June 2025 for Highway 111 project, as projects are constructed for additional units
§ Funding Source: Private Funding, Tax Credit Financing, Other sources as identified § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing
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Program 1.1.b: The City will merge its parcels in the Village (as listed in Table II-51) to facilitate the consolidation of these lots for sale through the Surplus Land Act. § Timing: June 2023 for lot mergers. June 2024 for RFPs and land sales. § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing
Program 1.1.c: To encourage the development of housing for extremely low, low and special needs residents, the City will develop a program of incentives for the subdivision of larger sites, to include application fee waivers, DIF fee reductions and expedited processing. The City will contact the owners of the three sites listed in Table II-50 and encourage that they subdivide the land and take advantage of the City’s incentive program. § Timing: June 2022 for development of program. June 2023 for initial contacts with land owners, and annually thereafter.
§ Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Planning Division, City Manager’s Office/Housing v Policy H-1.2
Focus housing growth within existing City boundaries until it is necessary to pursue annexation or development in planning areas for affordable housing. v Policy H-1.3
Direct new housing development to viable areas where essential public facilities are provided and employment opportunities, educational facilities, and commercial support are available. v Policy H-1.4
The City shall promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities throughout the community for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, disability, source of income, veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), 561 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Government Code Section 65008, and any other applicable state and federal fair housing and planning law.

Assist in the Development of Affordable Housing
GOAL H-2
Assist in the creation and provision of resources to support housing for lower and moderate income households.
v Policy H-2.1
Increase housing choices for lower and moderate income households in areas of higher need and throughout the community. Address disproportionate housing needs and alleviate disproportionate cost burdens on lower and moderate income households by providing more affordable housing units.

Program H-2.1.a: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
The City will modify its Zoning Ordinance to comply with State law regarding ADUs and JADUs and provide for the reduced parking standards, setbacks and other incentives included in the law. The City shall establish a program to encourage the building of ADUs and JADUs, with a goal of 2 new units per year throughout the planning period, and monitor their development to gauge if they are affordable alternatives for housing. The program will include tracking annual permits, an annual survey of rents in ADUs, and whether any ADUs are accepting housing subsidy or restricting their units to very low or low income households.
§ Timing: Zoning amendments June 2022. Monitoring program beginning June 2023. § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-2.1.b: City-owned Lots
Aggressively pursue development of the City’s central-city properties (sites 8 and 13) to generate up to 168 units of extremely low, very low and low income units on these parcels. To implement this program, the City will establish a schedule for Requests for Proposals and include incentives. These incentives may include elimination of Development Impact Fees, financial assistance in the form of land contributions, and density bonuses as provided in the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the City will consider affordable housing for other City-owned lots in the Village when marketing the land for development, including mixed use projects that combine retail and residential uses.

Wherever possible, include 15% affordable units in these projects § Timing: Annually, beginning with June 2023.
§ Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing
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Program H-2.1.c: Creative Housing Solutions
In order to expand the variety of housing options for extremely low and low income households in the City, study, research and pursue the amendments to the Zoning Code and subdivision ordinance that would be required to allow creative housing solutions, including “tiny homes,” prefabricated or “kit” homes, shipping container conversions, and other options available in the market as they arise. Present the findings of the research to the Planning Commission and Council for their consideration. This program could generate up to 4 units per year in creative housing solutions. § Timing: Research June 2024. Planning Commission and City Council Study Session no later than June 2025. Amendments per Council direction by the end of 2025. § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department v Policy H-2.2
Support public, private, and nonprofit efforts in the development of affordable housing.

Program H-2.2.a: Density Bonus Amendments
Revise the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2345 as it pertains to Density Bonus requirements.
• Timing: June 2022 regular Zoning Ordinance update
• Funding Source: General Fund
• Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department v Policy H-2.3
Pursue a variety of forms of private, local, state, and federal assistance to support development of affordable housing throughout the community.

Program H-2.3.a: Collaborative Partnerships
The City shall continue to meet with affordable housing development entities to discuss types of incentives available and requirements for obtaining assistance, discuss appropriate sites for housing for extremely low, low and special needs residents, and foster professional collaboration between the City and affordable housing stakeholders.

This program could result in 2 new partnership projects during the planning period. § Timing: Project-by-project basis, by request, or on an annual basis. § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-2.3.b: Mixed Use in the Highway 111 Corridor
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In order to take advantage of the high density residential permitted in the Mixed Use overlay, develop a menu of incentives, including reduction in development fees, density bonuses and other provisions for the inclusion of affordable housing units in Mixed Use projects within the Highway 111 Plan area. This program could result in 100 to 300 new units of affordable housing in the Corridor.
§ Timing: Menu of incentives, June 2023. As projects are proposed § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing
Program H-2.3.c: Affordable Housing Renter-to-Owner Transition There are many resources that the City, nonprofits, or for-profit developers may utilize to subsidize the construction and maintenance of affordable housing. This program, in conjunction with Program H-2.3.a, could result in 2 new partnership projects during the planning period. Some of the most prominent resources are described below. § Timing: Update website with funding information and partnership opportunities by June 2022, and every six months thereafter.
§ Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing
Low Income Tax Credits
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) provides federal tax credits for private developers and investors that agree to set aside all or a portion of their units for low income households. A minimum of 20 percent of the units must be affordable to low income households and 40 percent of the units must be affordable to moderate income households.

Community Reinvestment Act
The Community Reinvestment Act provides favorable financing to affordable housing developers. The Redevelopment Agency, development community, and local, regional, and national banks are encouraged to work together to meet their obligations pursuant to the Community Reinvestment Act.

California Housing Finance Agency Program
The California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) has three single-family programs for primarily moderate and middle income homebuyers: the Home Ownership Assistance Program and the Affordable Housing Partnership Program. Each provides permanent mortgage financing for first-time homebuyers at below-market interest rates.

HOME Funds
HOME is the largest Federal block grant distributed to state and local governments for the creation of lower income housing. Cities apply when Notices of Funding Availability are issued.
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Neighborhood Stabilization Program
HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program makes emergency assistance grants available to local governments for the acquisition, redevelopment, and renting or resale of foreclosed properties at-risk of abandonment.

Riverside County First-Time Homebuyers Program
Continue participation in the Riverside County First-Time Homebuyers Program for low and moderate income households.

Mortgage Credit Certificate
The Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program is designed to assist low and moderate income first time homebuyers. Under the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, first-time homebuyers receive a tax credit based on a percentage of the interest paid on their mortgage. This tax credit allows the buyer to qualify more easily for home loans, as it increases the effective income of the buyer. Under federal legislation, 20 percent of the funds must be set aside for buyers with incomes between 75 and 80 percent of the county median income.

Finance Agency Lease-Purchase Program
Riverside/San Bernardino County Housing Finance Agency Lease Purchase Program provides down payment assistance and closing costs for eligible households up to 140 percent of the area median income.

Housing Choice Voucher (formerly Section 8) Referrals
Housing Choice Vouchers allow lower income households to use rental subsidies anywhere in the County, including La Quinta.

Program H-2.3.d: Sweat Equity and Shared Equity
Continue to work with organizations that offer sweat and shared equity housing programs to lower and moderate income households in La Quinta, with a goal of assisting 2 to 4 households annually. Sweat equity and shared equity programs provide lower and moderate income households with ownership assistance. Sweat equity refers to the exchange of time and effort, usually in the form of construction activities, for an affordable ownership opportunity.
• Timing: Meet with CVHC and Habitat for Humanity annually or more frequently (if requested) to identify opportunities for coordinated efforts or potential housing projects.
• Funding Source: General Fund
• Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing
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Removal of Governmental Constraints to Housing
GOAL H-3
Create a regulatory system that does not unduly constrain the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing affordable to all La Quinta residents. v Policy H-3.1
Remove unnecessary regulatory constraints to enable the construction or rehabilitation of housing that meets the needs of La Quinta residents, including lower income and special needs residents.

Program 3.1.a: All properties listed in the Affordable Housing Inventory for extremely low, very low and low income units shall have the Affordable Housing Overlay applied. Further, the AHO text shall be amended to allow 30 units per acre and to allow 3 story development. The analysis that accompanies the Zone text amendment shall demonstrate that the development standards being applied to the AHO, including setbacks, height and parking requirements, allow a density of 30 units per acre.

Consistent with Government Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i), the AHO will permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential use by right for developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households during the planning period. These sites shall be zoned with minimum density of 20 units per acre and development standards that permit at least 16 units per site. § Timing: October 2022 for Zoning Map and text amendments § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Planning Division
v Policy H-3.2
Coordinate the development of affordable housing throughout the community with the provision of key utilities to ensure prompt and adequate service. v Policy H-3.3
Incentivize the development of affordable housing to facilitate the development of housing for the City’s lower and moderate income households throughout the community.

Program H-3.3.a: Priority Water and Sewer Service
Route the adopted Housing Element to the CVWD and notify them of changes and future updates to the Housing Element. In compliance with state law, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) must create procedures to provide priority water and sewer service to lower income residential project. The law also prohibits the denial or conditioning the approval of service without adequate findings, and requires future water management plans to identify projected water use for lower income residential development.
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§ Timing: Upon Housing Element adoption
§ Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District
Program H-3.3.b: Encourage Lot Consolidation
Although not on the Site’s Inventory, several small lots in the Village Commercial would have improved development potential through lot consolidation. The Village Build Out Plan and Zoning Code amendments have been completed to encourage consolidation.

The City continues to market its land in the Village, and will also work with private land owners and developers to assemble larger holding to allow multi-family projects which increase the number of residents in the Village. The City will consider potential incentives including fee deferral or reductions, parking requirement reduction, and relief from various other development standards that could potentially increase the cost of the project, resulting in 1 new project per year.
§ Timing: As City staff reviews projects in the Village § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department GOAL H-4
Conserve and improve the quality of existing La Quinta neighborhoods and individual properties, including targeting areas of higher need and concentration of lower income households.
v Policy H-4.1
Protect the quality of La Quinta’s neighborhoods through the rehabilitation of both affordable and market-rate homes.
v Policy H-4.2
Promote financial and technical assistance to lower and moderate income households for housing maintenance and improvements.
v Policy H-4.3
Encourage the retention and rehabilitation of existing single-family neighborhoods and mobile home parks that are economically and physically sound.
v Policy H-4.4
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resources to preserve and revitalize neighborhoods and communities and thereby provide protection against disinvestment-based displacement.

Program H-4.4.a: Housing Condition Survey & Monitoring
Complete an inventory of housing conditions (updated approximately every five years) to enable the City to properly target Code Compliance and rehabilitation resources. To better understand the City’s housing needs the quality and condition of the housing stock must be inventoried on a regular basis. The inventory should focus on older neighborhoods, such as those south of Calle Tampico, west of Washington Street, and north of Highway 111.
§ Timing: Complete by June 2023
§ Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-4.4.b: Habitat for Humanity Residential Rehabilitation Program Complete the Memorandum of Understanding with Habitat for Humanity to implement the “Brush with Kindness” program. The program will be implemented by Habitat volunteers who will donate time for repair and maintenance programs, including yard work, weed abatement, window replacements, roof repairs, and air conditioning repair.

Residents will be prioritized to focus on seniors, veterans, the disabled, low and very low income residents, and those in affordably-designated homes. The first-year City contribution will be $40,000, and the annual amounts will be reviewed every year based on the success of the program.
§ Timing: MOU by June 2022, assist 6 households annually through the planning period
§ Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Habitat for Humanity, City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-4.4.c: County of Riverside Home Repair Grant
Refer code violators and interested parties to the County of Riverside for home repair grants. The County of Riverside Economic Development Agency Home Repair Program provides lower income households with up to $6,000 for home repairs such as a new roof, new air-conditioner, or a handicap ramp. As a jurisdiction in Riverside County, lower income La Quinta households are eligible for this grant. § Timing: Throughout planning period, refer 5 households annually § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, City Manager’s Office/Housing
Program H-4.4.d: Rehabilitation Resources List
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Provide a rehabilitation resources list on the affordable housing and code compliance pages of the City’s website. Use the list, in online or printed form, as a reference for code violators. Lower and moderate income homeowners may need assistance in affording important home repairs and improvements. The City can assist these households by compiling and sharing a listing of local, state, and federal programs offering rehabilitation assistance.
§ Timing: Create list by June 2022. Distribute to 15 households annually. § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, Community Resources Department, City Manager’s Office/Housing
Equal Housing Opportunity
GOAL H-5
Provide equal housing opportunities for all persons.
v Policy 5.1
Provide the regulatory framework to create an environment in which housing opportunities are equal.
v Policy 5.2
Encourage and support the enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in lending practices and in the sale or rental of housing.

Program H-5.2.a: Collaborate and coordinate with government agencies (e.g. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County) and nonprofit groups (e.g. Habitat for Humanity) to support outreach and expansion of lending programs for homeownership among minority populations. Advertise workshops and webinars held by these organizations on financial resources for homeownership on the City website, under News page and Directory of Services (see Program H-5.2.c). This program could result in homeownership for 5 minority households annually.
• Timing: Annually (June) with adoption of budget, subject to available funding. • Funding Source: General Fund
• Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing
Program H-5.2.b: Fair Housing Referrals
Continue to refer up to 10 tenants and landlords annually to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. Provide information on fair housing resources on the City’s website and at City Hall. Identify and coordinate with local nonprofits, service organizations and community groups that can assist in distributing fair housing information. Fair housing 569 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
organizations provide dispute resolution and legal assistance to tenants and landlords in conflict. Such services are particularly important for lower and moderate income households unable to afford counsel.
§ Timing: Referral service as needed. Information to be maintained on website § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing
Program H-5.2.c: Directory of Services
Maintain the online directory of services and information to provide La Quinta residents with contact information for community organizations and service providers that address special needs. While numerous services are available to special needs and lower income households, it can be difficult to readily have access to these resources. A directory provides the contact information necessary to seek housing assistance. § Timing: Update website annually
§ Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing
v Policy 5.3
Encourage support services for the Coachella Valley’s homeless populations through referrals and collaborative efforts with non-profits and other jurisdictions.

Program H-5.3.a: Regional Facilities for the Homeless
Continue to support and collaborate with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Homelessness Committee efforts to maintain a regional homeless facility that provides housing as well as supportive services. The Strategic Plan created by the Homelessness Committee establishes a continuum of care for the Coachella Valley. § Timing: City staff will continue to collaborate with CVAG throughout the planning period and work with the appropriate facilities directly. § Funding Source: Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund
§ Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing
v Policy 5.4
Assist in the creation of a continuum of care for the homeless population and those transitioning into permanent housing.

Program H-5.4.a: Low Barrier Navigation Centers
Review and revise, as necessary, the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 101 as it pertains to Low Barrier Navigation Centers. Modify the definition of “homeless shelter” to include this use.
• Timing: June 2022 at regular Zoning Ordinance update
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• Funding Source: General Fund
• Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-5.4.b: Zoning Amendments for Emergency Shelters, Transitional and Supportive Housing
Revise the Zoning Ordinance to require that homeless shelters only be required to provide parking for employees; and that Transitional and Supportive Housing be permitted uses in the Medium, Medium-High and High density residential zones. • Timing: June 2022 at regular Zoning Ordinance update
• Funding Source: General Fund
• Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department v Policy 5.5
Improve quality of life for disabled persons by facilitating relief from regulatory requirements that may create barriers to accessible housing and promoting universal design.

Energy and Water Conservation
GOAL H-6.1
Provide a regulatory framework that facilitates and encourages energy and water conservation through sustainable site planning, project design, and green technologies and building materials.
v Policy H-6.1
Promote higher density and compact developments that increase energy efficiency and reduce land consumption.
v Policy H-6.2
Facilitate housing development and rehabilitation that conserves natural resources and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions.
v Policy H-6.3
Encourage and enforce green building regulations or incentives that do not serve as constraints to the development or rehabilitation of housing.
v Policy H-6.4
Focus sustainability efforts on measures and techniques that also assist the occupant in reducing energy costs; therefore reducing housing costs. 571 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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Use and encourage emerging technologies to reduce high demands for electricity and natural gas including use of passive solar devices and where feasible other renewable energy technologies (e.g., biomass, wind, and geothermal).

Program H-6.5.a: Going Green La Quinta Program
Implement green goals, policies, and programs that accurately represent the City’s direction in resource conservation and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. Implement design standards for residential and commercial structures that encourage solar protection to directly result in energy conservation.
§ Timing: As projects are proposed
§ Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-6.5.b: Energy Conservation Partners
Continue to meet with and seek insight from utilities, service providers, and other entities involved in energy conservation efforts appropriate for La Quinta. In working toward a sustainable La Quinta, the City and its residents will need to collaborate with utilities and service providers. Partnerships with the Coachella Valley Water District, Imperial Irrigation District, Southern California Gas, Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, Sunline Transit District, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Southern California Association of Governments and other entities will be an important component of making La Quinta a more livable city.
§ Timing: As part of regular coordination meetings with utilities § Funding Source: General Fund
§ Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office, Design and Development Department Program H-6.5.c: Energy Efficiency Programs
Investigate all potential energy efficiency programs and provide a list of programs on the City’s Going Green website. In addition to programs that may become available through IID, investigate other opportunities, including state and federal incentives, and promote them on the Going Green website.
§ Timing: Ongoing as programs are identified
§ Funding Source: General Fund, IID program funds, and other programs as identified § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office, Design and Development Department Program H-6.5.d: Weatherization Assistance
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
June 29, 2022
Danny Castro, Director
Design and Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Dear Danny Castro:

RE: City of La Quinta’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Revised Draft Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of La Quinta’s (City) revised draft housing element update received for review on June 13, 2022. The draft housing element was made available to the public on May 31, 2022 and no comments were received. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review.

The revised draft element meets the statutory requirements described in HCD’s April 29, 2022 review. This finding was based on, among other reasons, revisions to programs that affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH). The housing element will comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code) when it is adopted, submitted to and approved by HCD, in accordance with Government Code section 65585.

As a reminder, the City’s 6th cycle housing element was due October 15, 2021. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 6th cycle. The City’s 5th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to adopt and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance.

Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City must continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available while considering and incorporating comments where appropriate.

Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting ATTACHMENT 3 575 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.

For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research at:
https://www.opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html.

HCD appreciates the hard work and dedication the City’s housing element team provided in preparation of the City’s housing element and looks forward to receiving the City’s adopted housing element. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Tristan Lanza, of our staff, at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
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City of La Quinta

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DEPARTMENT REPORT
TO: Madam Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Monika Radeva, City Clerk
DATE: September 20, 2022
SUBJECT: 2022 CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION AND MEASURE A UPDATE
Riverside County adopted the Voter’s Choice Act which will be applied for conducting the November 8, 2022, Consolidated General Election.

County Voter Information Guides will be mailed by the Riverside County Registrar of Voters (ROV) between September 29 and October 29, 2002.

All voters will be sent a Vote-by-Mail (VBM) ballot by the ROV, which will be mailed out starting October 10 and will continue through November 1, 2022.

VBM Drop Off locations – open October 11 to November 7, 2022, during regular business hours.

VBM locations provide voters an additional way to return their VBM ballot postage free and the opportunity to drop it off early. Starting 28 days before Election Day there would be at least one drop off location for every 15,000 registered voters.

Vote Centers – traditional polling places are replaced by vote centers allowing voters the freedom to cast a ballot in-person at any vote center in their county instead of being tied to a single polling location. Vote Centers have access voter registration data in real time.

Eleven-Day Vote Centers – open October 29 to November 8, 2022.

Starting 10 days before the Election and through the Friday before Election Day, one vote center is required for every 50,000 registered voters for at least eight (8) hours per day.

Four-Day Vote Centers – open November 5 to November 8, 2022.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 3
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On Election Day, and the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday leading up to Election Day, one vote center is required for every 10,000 registered voters for at least eight (8) hours per day.

Ballots must be received no later than the close of the polls on Election Day or be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than seven (7) days after election day to be counted [E.C. § 15301] Official Canvas – no later than December 8, 2022, the ROV must complete the canvass, certify the results, and submit it to the board of supervisors.

First results will be available shortly after 8 p.m. on Election Day over the phone, on the ROV’s website, and in the ROV’s office.

Track Your Ballot – ROV is using the Secretary of State’s BallotTRAX tracking system; voters can sign up at https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/.

Measure A
On January 12, 2022, a Notice of Intention to circulate an Initiative proposing to phase-out and permanently ban non-hosted short-term vacation rentals in non-exempt areas in the City of La Quinta, by December 31, 2024, was filed with the City Clerk/Elections Official pursuant to Elections Code section 9202.

On April 21, 2022, the proponents filed petitions regarding the Initiative, which were submitted to the ROV for full signature verification on April 26, 2022. On June 3, 2022, the ROV submitted to the City Clerk/Elections Official a Certificate of Sufficiency of the Initiative, which was certified by Council on June 7, 2022.
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On June 7, 2022, Council adopted resolutions to submit to the qualified voters of the City the Initiative; and set priorities for filing written arguments and rebuttal arguments.

On July 19, 2022, Council authorized Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick and Councilmember Radi to prepare written arguments against Measure A on behalf of the City Council, as well as rebuttal arguments.

August 22, 2022, was the deadline for filing written arguments – the City received one argument against and one argument in favor of Measure A.

September 1, 2022, was the deadline for filing rebuttals to written arguments – both parties filed rebuttals.

On August 11, 2022, the ROV assigned the letter A to the Initiative (Attachment 1), which will be placed on the November 8, 2022, ballot as Measure A.

Measure A – Educational Information
Educational information regarding Measure A is available on the City’s website at www.laquintaca.gov/measurea, including “Measure A – Frequently Asked Questions” enclosed as Attachment 2.

Measure A – Projected Economic and Fiscal Impacts
Reports, prepared by independent consultants as prescribed by State law, outlining the projected economic and fiscal impacts of Measure A to the local economy in terms of estimated losses of tourism activity, which would lead to loss in business sales, personal income, local jobs, state and local tax revenues, etc. are available on the website noted above, should Measure A be approved by voters.

A 10-year projection of the City’s budget anticipating an annual loss of at least $6 million in transient occupancy tax revenue, which is approximately 10% of the City’s annual budget is also available.

Annual Municipal Budget and Reserves
It is important to understand the guiding principles that govern the use of the City’s reserves. There are three (3) categories of reserves:
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1) Committed Reserves – currently total $36 million, can only be used for specific purposes, such as natural disasters, economic downturns, cash flow required for normal operations, and capital replacement.

The City’s Committed Reserves are currently fully funded to policy targets established in 2017; however, due to drastic changes in economic conditions, aging additional assets, aging infrastructure, threat of a recession and/or natural disaster such as a major earthquake, and rising pension costs a review of the City’s Reserve Policy is scheduled to occur in Fall of 2022, and policy targets are anticipated to increase by $10 to $15 million following the 2022/23 Reserve Policy study.
2) Assigned Reserves – currently total just under $60 million, can only be used for designated purposes, which in La Quinta are: Measure G funds, public safety fire funds held by Riverside County, capital projects funds that have been previously appropriated through the annual Capital Improvement Program for specific ongoing projects, and employee pension benefits.
3) Unassigned Reserves – currently total $30.18 million, can fund onetime expenditures or capital expenses; must maintain a minimum balance of $8 million; these are funds that have not been restricted, committed, or assigned to specific purposes within the General Fund.

It is vital for the City and for local governments to maintain adequate levels of fund balance to mitigate current and future risks such as revenue shortfalls and unanticipated expenditures.
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For example, the City was able to overcome the hardships of the pandemic and support local businesses and provide financial assistance by using $2 million dollars from the Economic Disaster reserves category.

The City was also able to advance $14.9 million dollars in funding supported half from Unassigned Reserves and half from Measure G to avoid a delay of the Dune Palms bridge project and to mitigate potential increased costs to the City due to unprecedented economic conditions and inflation.

All operational costs continue to escalate year-over-year due to economic and inflationary conditions.

For example, public safety costs, comprised of police and fire services, have been and continue to be on the rise, with projected annual increases at 5% to 7% per year.

Further, the City invests in infrastructure that supports the community, such as streets, bridges, flood control systems, parkways, parks, and public buildings through capital improvement projects (CIP). Current focus is on improving transportation, parks and facilities, drainage, and the Highway 111 corridor revitalization and the need to address its aging road infrastructure.

For example, new pavement for the Highway 111 corridor has been estimated at $8 million, this is only one of many improvement projects needed to maintain the City’s infrastructure and ensure its residents quality of life going forward.

While reserves are a viable option for governments and designated to be used under critical circumstances, it is imperative that governments understand the continued exposure to adverse economic and environmental events that would require the use of reserves in the future. Planning today and saving incrementally for expected future events can help mitigate the financial impact of major, nonrecurring, or unforeseen expenditures that the City may face.

Attachments:

1. Measure A Assignment – ROV letter dated 08/11/2022

2. Measure A Frequently Asked Questions
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REBECCA SPENCER
Registrar of Voters

ART TINOCO
Assistant Registrar of Voters

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
2720 Gateway Drive | Riverside, CA 92507-0921
Mailing address: 2724 Gateway Drive | Riverside, CA 92507-0918 (951) 486-7200 | California Relay Service (Dial 711) | FAX (951) 486-7272 www.voteinfo.net
DATE: August 11, 2022
TO: Monika Radeva, City Clerk
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
FROM: Rebecca Spencer, Registrar of Voters
SUBJECT: Measure Calendar for the November 8, 2022 Election In connection with your November 8, 2022 election we are enclosing the following:

Election calendar for your measure election scheduled for November 8, 2022. Please note that the following letter has been assigned to your measure:

Measure “A” – Phase-Out and Permanent Ban of Non-Hosted Short-Term Vacation Rentals in Non-Exempt Areas of the City of La Quinta

Statement of Authors of Arguments Form. This form must accompany any arguments and rebuttals.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Matthew Ceballos at (951) 486-7318 or Alberto Perez Esquivel at (951) 486-7346.

Thank You,
Rebecca Spencer
Registrar of Voters
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SPECIAL MEETING

FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION

SPECIAL MEETING

MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022

CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Financial Advisory Commission (Commission) was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Batavick.

This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.), members of the public, the Financial Advisory Commission, the City Manager, City Attorney, City Staff, and City Consultants may participate in this special meeting by teleconference.

PRESENT: Commissioners Anderson, Campbell, Dorsey, Mast, Mills, and Chair Batavick
ABSENT: Commissioner Way
VACANCY: One
STAFF PRESENT: Finance Director Martinez, Financial Services Analyst Hallick, Account Technician Batuta, Management Assistant Delgado, City Manager McMillen, and City Attorney Ihrke.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Mast led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Staff requested that Business Session Item No. 1 “Approve the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Investment Policy” be moved up and considered before the Consent Calendar. The Commission concurred.

REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEM NO. 1
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None
BUSINESS SESSION – taken out of Agenda order

1. APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 INVESTMENT POLICY
Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the staff report, which is on file in the Finance Department.

Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Mast/Anderson to approve the fiscal year 2022/23 Investment Policy as submitted. Motion passed: ayes – 5, nos – 0, absent – 1 (Way), vacancy – 1 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS – taken out of Agenda order

1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES DATED MAY 11, 2022
Commissioner Mills said that the title for Consent Calendar Item No. 1 on meeting minutes dated May 11, 2022 should read as follows:
“Approve Meeting Minutes Dated April 13, 2022”
Staff mentioned that Commissioner Anderson also told staff about this correction and staff has updated the public record for this meeting.

Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Mast/Anderson to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1 as submitted. Motion passed: ayes – 5, nos – 0, absent – 1 (Way), vacancy – 1

2. RECEIVE AND FILE THIRD QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2021/22
TREASURY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2022

3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT
DATED MARCH 31, 2022
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Mast/Mills to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 2 as submitted. Motion passed:
ayes – 5, nos – 0, absent – 1 (Way), vacancy – 1
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SPECIAL MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION – Continued

2. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 PRELIMINARY PROPOSED
BUDGET (Budget) AND APPROVE ALLOCATION OF MEASURE G

SALES TAX REVENUE
Finance Director Martinez and Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the staff report, which is on file in the Finance Department.

The Commission and staff discussed general fund medical cost expenses for employees and changes in general fund revenues.

Chair Batavick inquired about the City’s fee cost study. Staff said the City Clerk’s office coordinates the City’s fee study (Study); the City’s Master Fee Schedule is completed annually; a comprehensive Study is completed every 5 to 7 years or on an as needed basis; and explained the process for the Study.

Commissioner Mills inquired on the review of the City’s Reserve policy (Policy).

Staff said the reserves study and review of Policy will be done in the Fall of fiscal year 2022/23.

Commissioner Anderson, Dorsey, and Mast who were on the budget subcommittee (Subcommittee) shared their experience and comments on the review process for the budget. The Commission commended the Subcommittee for their participation and the City for an easy to read and transparent budget.

Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Mast/Mills to approve the allocation of Measure G sales tax revenue for fiscal year 2022/23, as submitted. Motion passed: ayes – 5, nos – 0, absent – 1 (Way), vacancy – 1

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the Finance Department.

1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT CURRENT AND FUTURE INITIATIVES
Accounting Manager Ortega greeted the Commission, shared tasks she is currently working on, and gave a brief overview of her background and experience.

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in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement, and that a request for proposal (RFP) for audit services will be worked on in fiscal year 2022/23. Chair Batavick asked if the RFP was a requirement or for best practices. Ms. Martinez confirmed it is done for best practices.

COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS – None

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Mast/Mills to adjourn this meeting at 5:18 p.m. Motion passed: ayes – 5, nos – 0, absent – 1 (Way), vacancy – 1
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Delgado, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022

CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Chairperson Nieto.

PRESENT: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Design and Development Director Danny Castro, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bryan McKinney, Planning
Manager Cheri L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores,
Commission Secretary Tania Flores, and City Attorney Bill Ihrke
CONSULTANTS: Planning Consultant Nicole Criste with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Proctor led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY: Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage – spoke in opposition of public comment deadlines and special notice language regarding comment on Public Hearing Item No. 1, as published in the agenda.
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CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Currie to confirm the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO

CONSIDER A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR SILVERROCK WAY AND
AHMANSON LANE; CEQA: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
CEQA UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15061(b)(3)
COMMON SENSE RULE; LOCATION: SILVERROCK WAY AND

AHMANSON LANE, WITHIN SILVERROCK SPECIFIC PLAN
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Caldwell/Hassett to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

BUSINESS SESSION – None.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. CONTINUED FROM APRIL 12, 2022: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO

RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT 2019-0010, AND APPROVE SPECIFIC PLAN 2019-
0003 (AMENDMENT V TO ANDALUSIA SPECIFIC PLAN), GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT 2019-0002, ZONE CHANGE 2019-0004,
SPECIFIC PLAN 2020-0002, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2019-0005, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2021-0002 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT 2021-0001; CEQA: CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2021020310);
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AVENUE 58, NORTH OF AVENUE 60 AND EAST

AND WEST OF MADISON STREET
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT: None.

Commissioner Caldwell noted that, regarding her absence from the April 12, 2022, Planning Commission meeting, she had reviewed the recording of the meeting and read all pertinent staff reports and public comment submitted regarding this item.
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CHAIRPERSON NIETO NOTED THE PUBLIC HEARING REMAINED OPEN FROM THE APRIL 12, 2022, MEETING.

Consulting Planner Criste presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

The PUBLIC SPEAKERS listed below in the order in which they spoke, provided comments, in-person and via teleconference (Zoom), as follows:
 Karen Thomas, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to risk of wave basin project failure and provided history of similar project failures.
 Tracy Bartlett, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to inconsistency with water conservation efforts, climate change, and predicted future water shortages.
 Sendy Hernández Orellana Barrows, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to lack of verifiable economic benefits, climate change, and predicted water shortages and drought conditions.
 Colin Barrows, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to climate change, current and predicted future drought conditions, and disputed Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) water availability report.
 Eve Castles, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to climate change, predicted future water shortages, and inconsistency with water conservation efforts.
 Debbie Huber, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to inconsistency with water conservation efforts.
 Rob Hedges, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project and disputed water evaporation calculations and energy consumption.
 Tom Jackoboice, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to increased light and noise pollution, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, electricity usage, expired will-serve letter from Imperial Irrigation District (IID), and water maintenance and evaporation issues.  Bobby Flurry, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project and spoke on behalf of Suzanne Kahn regarding local housing and water shortages.  Alena Callimanis, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to inconsistency with the General Plan and surrounding communities, light pollution, short-term vacation rentals (STVR) allowance, and use of ground water.
 Ramon Baez, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to undefined construction schedule and revenues and inconsistency with other local residential master planned communities.
 Katie Barrows, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to lack of public access, current and predicted future drought conditions, water consumption, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
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 Richard Gray, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to STVR allowance.
 Dorothy Dupree, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to negative environmental impacts.
 Joe Hammer, Indian Wells resident and La Quinta property owner (inperson) – in support of the project due to positive commercial and residential development of the community.
 James Welch, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to removal of undeveloped area and negative impacts to resident’s quality of life.
 Luana Lewis, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to increase of water use, electricity consumption, and traffic.  Joan Sanka, La Quinta, (in-person) – opposed the project due to lack of preservation of natural landscape, affordable housing, and significant data for comparable project.
 Fritz Bachli, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to wasteful water use and inaccurate water banking calculations.
 Donna Williams, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to potential litigation for injury related to surf activities.  Jack Huggins, La Quinta (via Zoom) – in support of the project and requested condition be added that the developer use local skilled labor and state approved apprenticeships.
 Armita Ariano, Staff Attorney for Coachella Valley Water Keeper (via Zoom) – opposed the project due to water use and lack of conservation efforts during current and future drought conditions.
 Erika Ramirez-Mayoral – La Quinta (via Zoom) – opposed the project due to the gentrification of rural spaces in the Coachella Valley, lack of conservation and waste of water resources, climate change, and environmental injustices.
 Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage (via Zoom) – opposed the project due to noise pollution, energy use with lack of energy availability, decreased quality of life for residents in favor of commercial development.  Kathy Weiss, La Quinta (via Zoom) – opposed the project due to lack of fact-based data and increased failure risk.
 Tom Kendrick, Rancho Mirage (via Zoom) – in support of the project due to high quality of the project, upscale residential development, walking paths, water efficient desert style landscaping, use of advanced water filtration system and non-potable water, increased sustainability when compared to surrounding communities and developments, increased tourism, creation of a safe and sustainable surf environment.  Stephanie (via Zoom) – opposed the project due to water consumption, current drought and climate conditions, negative environmental impacts not mitigated by luxury communities or developments.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: James Vaughn, Esq., CEQA and land use counsel for the project, introduced himself and provided a comparison of items of public concern with this project and the currently approved project including water use and sustainability, economic benefits and revenue, and planned mitigation measures; additional information regarding the CVWD projected water calculations and basin storage; lighting spillage and photometrics; noise level comparison to Coachella Valley Music Festival; general impacts of proposed General Plan amendments.

PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Project Applicant John Gamlin, President, CM Wave Development, introduced himself and responded to questions from staff regarding STVR permit allowances; electricity usage and the IID will-serve letter; phasing, timeline, schedule of performance, the meaning of “quantities undefined”, type of water used and use of non-potable water sources; development failure risk and alternative uses for the wave basin component; business model and revenue streams; perimeter improvements and timing; the limiting or adjusting of proposed lighting configurations; and commercial components within the project.

Staff answered questions relating to the previously approved plans and uses; impacts and mitigation measures outlined in the EIR; revenue analysis and financial impact of STVR permitting allowances; special event permitting; impacts to land use and zoning with General Plan and Specific Plan amendments.

PUBLIC SPEAKER (via Zoom): Irma Ramirez, La Quinta – opposed the project due to water consumption, traffic, overcrowding, and lack of infrastructure and public access.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:45 P.M.

CHAIR NIETO CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 7:45 P.M.

CHAIR NIETO RECONVENED THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT 8:04 P.M.

Staff and City Attorney Ihrke provided information regarding the process and recommended order of items for consideration including entitlements and resolutions and the possibility of separating items for consideration.

Commission discussion followed to include use of natural and scenic resources, water use and climate change; STVR utilization and management; phasing and perimeter improvement timeline; recreational opportunities, public access, open space areas, and walkability within the project; greenhouse gas, traffic, noise and light pollution mitigation, impacts to views and surrounding 597 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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communities, use of technologically advanced systems, and alternative operating hours; impacts of wave basin failure including contingency plans, repurposing the basin, requiring surety bonds, and more stringent language within the development agreement; consistency with the General Plan, impacts of General Plan amendments and zone changes, must review project against findings of proposed applications, current and future need for housing, implementation of mixed-use projects and non-traditional master planned communities, and unique architecture and design features; tax revenues and allocations; CEQA and EIR processes and trust in reporting accuracy; Planning Commission responsibilities and consideration of projects based on merits and reports; removal of SDP for current consideration to allow for additional information regarding specific design and safety elements for the wave basin.

City Attorney Ihrke provided information and impacts of adding a surety or payment/performance bond requirements to the wave basin component either adding a Condition of Approval to individual entitlement or add a term to the DA.

Commission discussion continued regarding a surety bond on the wave basin component and potential failure of the wave basin.

Applicant provided feedback regarding the contractual obligation language included in the current proposed agreement requiring the developer to remove the wave basin equipment and repurpose the basin for alternative uses in the case of component failure and permanent closure, which would come before the Commission for review; City Attorney Ihrke confirmed such language.

Further discussion followed between staff, City Attorney Ihrke, and the Commission regarding a surety bond and adding a performance timeline in the DA regarding the potential closure of the wave basin component; separating the SDP portion of the entitlements to be brought back at a later date with additional information on the wave basin component and the north edge of the basin and after City Council approval of the other items of consideration if approved at this meeting.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson
Nieto/Commissioner Caldwell to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2022- 010, recommending the City Council certify the Coral Mountain Resort EIR (SCH #2021020310) and direct staff to prepare CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations.

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL

CERTIFY THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2021020310)
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Motion passed: ayes – 5 (Caldwell, Hassett, McCune, Tyerman and Nieto); noes – 2 (Currie and Proctor); absent – 0; abstain – 0.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson
Nieto/Commissioner Hassett to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2022- 011, recommending the City Council approve SP2019-0002, GPA 2019-0002, ZC2019-0004, SP 2020-0002, TTM2019-0005, DA2021-0002, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval, directing staff to remove reference to SDP2021-0001, add language to the Development Agreement providing greater protection to the City in the case of wave basin failure and discuss Planning Commission concerns with STVR limitation with City Council.

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE SPECIFIC PLAN 2019-0003 (AMENDMENT V

TO ANDALUSIA SPECIFIC PLAN), GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
2019-0002, ZONE CHANGE 2019-0004, SPECIFIC PLAN 2020-
0002, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2019-0005 AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT 2021-0002 TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT SOUTH OF AVENUE 58, NORTH OF
AVENUE 60, AND EAST AND WEST OF MADISON STREET
Motion passed: ayes – 4 (Caldwell, Hassett, McCune, and Nieto); noes – 3 (Currie, Proctor, and Tyerman); absent – 0; abstain – 0.

REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS – None.

STAFF ITEMS – None.

COMMISSIONER ITEMS – None.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/Commissioner Currie to adjourn at 10:04 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022

CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Chairperson Nieto.

PRESENT: Commissioners Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto
ABSENT: Commissioner Caldwell
STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Danny Castro, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bryan McKinney, Planning Manager Cheri L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores, Commission Secretary Tania Flores, and City Attorney Bill Ihrke
CONSULTANTS: Planning Consultant Nicole Criste with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO REQUESTED THAT VICE CHAIRPERSON CURRIE

PRESIDE OVER THIS MEETING DUE TO HIS NEED TO ATTEND VIA

TELECONFERENCE (ZOOM)
City Attorney Ihrke provided rules of procedure regarding assigning a member of the Commission, other than the Chairperson, to preside over a public meeting when the Chairperson remains present.

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Nieto’s verbal request due to his attendance via teleconference. Motion passed: ayes – 6; noes – 0; absent – 1 (Caldwell); abstain – 0.

VICE CHAIRPERSON CURRIE ASSUMED PRESIDING OFFICER

RESPONSIBILITIES AS CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM FOR THE REMAINDER

OF THE MEETING

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner McCune led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/McCune to confirm the agenda as presented. Motion passed: ayes – 6; noes – 0; absent – 1 (Caldwell); abstain – 0.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.

CONSENT CALENDAR - None.

BUSINESS SESSION

1. APPROVE CANCELLING THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETINGS OF AUGUST 9 AND 23, 2022
Commission waived presentation of the staff report.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McCune/Proctor to approve cancellation of the regular Planning Commission meetings of August 9 and 23, 2022. Motion passed: ayes – 6; noes – 0; absent – 1 (Caldwell); abstain – 0.

STUDY SESSION

1. DISCUSS CITYWIDE HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY UPDATE

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Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

Wendy Tinsley Becker, Principal of Urbana Preservation and Planning, gave a brief presentation on the Historical Survey Update project including project goals, code and policy revision recommendations, historic-era tracts/neighborhoods identified, previously surveyed properties, newly identified properties, local history references used, and next steps/deliverables.

Discussion followed regarding properties personally known to the Commission and the criteria required to identify additional properties as historical resources; information resources, outreach, and processes used to identify historical properties and how designation affects the building permitting process; stakeholders involved in the project and approval process; City property records and ability for staff to participate or facilitate this project; and Historical Society involvement and discussions regarding historic monuments and properties.

PUBLIC HEARING

1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE 2022-0001, ADDING THE

AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY (AHO) TO SPECIFIC PARCELS
IDENTIFIED IN THE HOUSING ELEMENT; AND ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2022-0001, MAKING TEXT

AMENDMENTS NECESSARY FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE
HOUSING ELEMENT. CEQA: REQUEST HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY

ANALYZED AS PART OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
2021-0010. LOCATION: CITY-WIDE
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.

Consulting Planner Criste presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

Staff answered Commission questions regarding mixed-use projects; affordable housing financing and funding processes; impacts of historical properties; and standards and design guidelines for mobile homes.

CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:19 P.M.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Will Friesen, La Quinta – questioned the applicability of the housing element and how it relates to proposed projects that include affordable housing aspects.

Staff responded to public comment regarding the housing element and the applicability and impacts to proposed projects with affordable housing components.

COMMISSIONER HASSETT LEFT THE MEETING AT 6:22 P.M.

PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Sandy Robbins, La Quinta – expressed concerns of housing element impacts on proposed projects that include affordable housing components.

CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:26 P.M.

Commission discussion followed regarding the purpose of the zoning changes to conform to the housing element and City’s obligation to conform to state law.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Tyerman to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2022-016 recommending that the City Council approve Zoning Map amendments adding the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) to specific parcels identified in the Housing Element; approve Zoning Ordinance text amendments necessary for consistency with the Housing Element; and find that these map and text amendments were previously analyzed as part of Environmental Assessment 2021-0010.

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 2022-0001 AND ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2022-0001 ADDING THE AFFORDABLE

HOUSING OVERLAY (AHO) TO SPECIFIC PARCELS IDENTIFIED IN THE HOUSING ELEMENT; AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS

NECESSARY FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT
Motion passed: ayes – 5; noes – 0; absent – 2 (Caldwell and Hassett); abstain – 0.

STAFF ITEMS – None.
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COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commission requested that staff provide updates on projects recently approved by the Planning Commission.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/McCune to adjourn at 6:33 P.M. Motion passed: ayes – 5; noes – 0; absent – 2 (Caldwell and Hassett); abstain – 0.

Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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La Quinta City Council
September 20, 2022